Barnoldswick, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnoldswick, North Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Barnoldswick are administered by City Of York Council. View the full City Of York Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick is a market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. Positioned 30 miles from Leeds and 40 miles from Lancaster, it is surrounded by notable towns such as Skipton, Clitheroe, Burnley, and Keighley. With a population of 10,752, Barnoldswick offers various planning opportunities within a vibrant community context.
District: Burton in Lonsdale
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £159,617 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lancaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Lancaster and Wyre
- LSOA: Lancaster 017F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnoldswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnoldswick.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barnoldswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Barnoldswick.
- - Ravenswood High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EX
Full planning permission for the demolition of a 7-bedroom dwelling and construction of a 4-bedroom dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Mole End Farm Fourlands High Bentham Lancaster
Application to vary condition no 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission referenced 2021/22681/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Stables Fourlands Low Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EX
Conversion of stables to new dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-04-09
View full details - - Barn (Roadside) Fourlands House Farm High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EX
Application to vary condition no. 11 (windows and doors) of planning approval referenced 2018/19794/FUL granted 20 December 2018.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-03-15
View full details - - Millwood Bentham Moor Road High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EX
Garage side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2020-06-29
View full details - - Fourlands House Farm (Barn) High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EX
Application to discharge Condition 3 (Highway), Condition 6 (Materials), (Condition 7 (Roof Tiles), Condition 9 (Off Street Parking), Condition 10 (Boundary Walls - no timber fencing proposed), Condit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Craven | Date: 2019-07-29
View full details - - Barn (Roadside) Fourlands House Farm High Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EX
Partial demolition and re-construction of existing barn including full new roof to form 2 no. new dwellings
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2018-10-10
View full details - - Fountain Lot Land At Bentham Bentham Lancaster LA2 7EY
Development of a solar farm and ancillary infrastructure
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2015-10-21
View full details - - Lower Greta Bank Barnoldswick Lane Burton In Lonsdale Carnforth North Yorkshire LA6 3LZ
Alterations to and regularisation of unauthorized works to the existing detached garage to Lower Greta Bank, Burton in Lonsdale
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2015-09-18
View full details - - Barn (Roadside) Fourlands House Farm High Bentham Lancaster North Yorkshire LA2 7EX
Conversion of existing barns to form 2 new dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2015-07-02
View full details - - Millwood High Bentham Carnforth North Yorkshire LA2 7EX
Extension Of Workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2013-04-26
View full details - - Faccon Farm Fourlands High Bentham North Yorkshire LA2 7EZ
Conversion of disused stone barn into short stay self catering accommodation and replacement of adjoining farmhouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2011-12-08
View full details - - Lower Greta Bank Barnoldswick Lane Burton In Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 3LZ
New glazed entrance and staircase in north west elevation including an extension to North East elevation, alterations to existing ground floor windows to form french windows and a roof terrace to the
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2009-10-23
View full details - - Lower Greta Bank Barnoldswick Lane Burton In Lonsdale Carnforth LA6 3LZ
Detached garage with access.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2009-10-01
View full details - - Homeleigh Fourlands Bentham Lancaster Lancashire LA2 7EX
Creation of sand turning out area and erection of timber fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2008-11-11
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A brief summary of Barnoldswick in North Yorkshire
Barnoldswick is a market town and civil parish located in the Borough of Pendle, Lancashire, within the historic West Riding of Yorkshire. Positioned 30 miles from Leeds and 40 miles from Lancaster, it is surrounded by notable towns such as Skipton, Clitheroe, Burnley, and Keighley. With a population of 10,752, Barnoldswick offers various planning opportunities within a vibrant community context. It sits within the Burton in Lonsdale district.
Property prices in Barnoldswick show an average sale price of £159,617, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barnoldswick a particularly low-crime area.
Barnoldswick has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnoldswick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barnoldswick
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Barnoldswick. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barnoldswick.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Barnoldswick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barnoldswick were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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